ECDE flagship projects

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & ICT

(a) DIRECTORATE ECDE FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

The following Nyamira County ECDE Flagship Projects are completed and are awaiting to be equipped with furniture and other materials in order for them to be commissioned for use by Nyamira ECDE learners. They include: 1. Ibara – Kiabonyoru ward 2. Nyagacho – Mekenene ward 3. Nyambogo – Manga ward 4. Makairo – Bogichora ward Other flagship projects in various wards in the county are about to be completed.

(b) DIRECTORATE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

VISION

To provide skilled and globally competitive employable human resource

MISSION

To maximize full potential of the youth through participatory engagement that serves their needs and aspirations in building a better county.

The Directorate of Vocational Education and Training is mandated to empower the youth through:

The provision of appropriate and quality Vocational and Technical Training in Vocational Training Centres.

Development of policy guidelines for Vocational Training Centres

Integrate ICT in TIVET.

Promote health leaving among youths through live skill training in Vocational Training Centers

T develop and strengthen entrepreneurship, leadership and live skills among the youth

To develop and review the training policy

To equip youth with relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes for the labour market.

To improve transition within the education system and address needs of marginalized youth

To support and strengthen alternative learning systems

In order to realize the above objectives, the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training has embarked on several intervention measures which include;

Development of market driven Vocational Training Curricular

Rehabilitation of physical facilities of Vocational Training Centres

Provision of Tools and Equipment to Vocational Training Centres

Provision of pre-service and in-service training programs for Vocational Training Centre instructors in areas of pedagogy.

Provision of quality and control mechanisms in the implementation of Vocational Training curricular

NOTE:

The Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MOEST) has been supporting our youth polytechnics (YP) trainees, boards of governor’s instructors through conditional grants since the devolution of the function. The funds have been channeled to individual YPs accounts. And it’s said that from July 2015 the funds may be channeled through county government and modalities are being worked upon.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DIRECTORATE

Construction of 26 workshops.

Recruitment of the County Director

Formation of Home Craft Centers Advisory Committee.

The Youth Polytechnic Enterprise Bill is in the County Assembly for discussion.

PROPOSED PROJECTS IN FINANCIAL YEAR 2014/2015

Township Workshop at Bomondo

Nyamaiya Workshop at Mang’ong’o

Bomwagamo Workshop at Etono

Bonyamatuta Workshop at Mobamba

DIRECTORATE CHALLENGES

Confirmation of instructors on contract & Government Grant

Inadequate staffing

Inadequate infrastructure

Lack of modern training facilities

Negative attitude towards vocational training

WAY FORWARD

Confirmation of instructors on contract & government grant

Recruit more instructors

Improve infrastructure

Equip youth polytechnics with modern training tools and equipment

Sensitize the public on the importance of Youth polytechnics on vocational training